Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 9, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 9, 2021 There'll definitely be a response to this defeat, like how there was in Australia. Root definitely star of it. Backed up by Stokes and Sibley in first innings and then by his bowlers for both of ours. It's a memorable victory for England against the odds but it sets up the series in an even more tense way, especially with the consequences for who qualifies for the Test Championship finals against NZ. Some of our players need to pull their fingers out though. Rohit looks complacent, Rahane offered nothing, some of the bowlers in first innings didn't apply enough pressure. Disappointing from some of the more experienced heads. We missed Jadeja at times. Ashwin can only do so much by himself with spin bowling, and Pant can only do so much with his style and approach (which I do love). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Aleem Dar is the best thing to come out of Pakistan Cricket lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Rizwan is now the second keeper batsman after McCullum to score a ton in all three formats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 My boy nohit looking for major runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 13, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: My boy nohit looking for major runs. I wanted him dropped after the 1st test. Shows how much I know Looking forward to seeing what our spinners do on this pitch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 The other week I told my mate my list of "most naturally talented batsmen I've ever seen" Tendulkar, Kholi, KP, AB De Villiers, Michael Clarke and Rohit Sharma were my selections. Has all the gifts but none of the brains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 13, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 13, 2021 Rahane ridiculously lucky there just before getting out anyway. Not sure why the 3rd umpire has not carried on looking at it. England can feel aggrieved there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 14, 2021 Very spin-friendly pitch but the catch from Pant to remove Pope off Siraj's first ball was just ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I wonder if India will enforce the follow on if they can get the opportunity? I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: I wonder if India will enforce the follow on if they can get the opportunity? I would. I don't think we would have. Neither side wants to bat last on this surface. England avoided it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 14, 2021 Another quality take from Pant. Just about held on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Another quality take from Pant. Just about held on. Went at him quick I'm not certain India would have needed to bat a second time at all, and I certainly couldn't see England getting the 350+ they'd need to make India sweat at all. Honestly, my plan if I'm India here now. Open with Rohit and Gill as normal. Kholi at 3, Pant at 4. Rahane and Pujara at 5-6 if necessary. Score 250+ if you can as quick as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Broad gonski. England done for 134 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 And back down to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: And back down to earth. Chennai put you in camel clutch, fuck your ass, make you humble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: Chennai put you in camel clutch, fuck your ass, make you humble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 14, 2021 53 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: Went at him quick I'm not certain India would have needed to bat a second time at all, and I certainly couldn't see England getting the 350+ they'd need to make India sweat at all. Honestly, my plan if I'm India here now. Open with Rohit and Gill as normal. Kholi at 3, Pant at 4. Rahane and Pujara at 5-6 if necessary. Score 250+ if you can as quick as you can. Yep, I'd even get Pant in at 3. Think he bats there for Delhi Daredevils in IPL. Let him smash a few out the park if possible. 33 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: And back down to earth. To be fair, this was all done at the coin toss. Winning that was very important. We just did even better to get such a high first innings score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 West Indies win. Them and South Africa being in a World Cup final as two best teams of the time is a wish of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Haris Rauf and Phehulkawayo were covertly playing against their own teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 15, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 15, 2021 Ashwin . Controversial over the years but can't knock the guy for a ton in his hometown ground. In context of the innings and others failing, it's a pretty good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Great player old Ashwin. Good on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 15, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: Great player old Ashwin. Good on him. Looking at the reaction of Siraj and other players, so much for teammates not liking him, as Tim Paine once said . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Looking at the reaction of Siraj and other players, so much for teammates not liking him, as Tim Paine once said . Paine is one of the worlds greatest fuckwits, who was only picked as a keeper after Wade, Neville and someone else all failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted February 15, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 15, 2021 Just now, Devil-Dick Willie said: Paine is one of the worlds greatest fuckwits, who was only picked as a keeper after Wade, Neville and someone else all failed. I know mate. He's a knobhead. All talk with nothing to show for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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